Jamie Teachnor

At the suggestion of friends, Joey+Rory entered CMT's "Can You Duet" despite not really being an active duo before. They didn't win the show but are the first artists from it to release their debut album. And what a fine album it is.

Have you ever just met someone and felt like you were instant friends? That's what meeting Joey+Rory felt like. In the first part of a two-part interview, we learn about the reasons behind trying out for the show "Can You Duet."